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Congress Faces a Busy 2012 Agenda

With tax, budget, and other financial issues dominating the conversation in Washington D.C. and throughout the country, 2012 will likely be a crucial year for our sector.

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The Word on Washington

Independent Sector advocates for public policies that strengthen the ability of individuals to support and take action through nonprofits and foundations to serve our society. We serve as a voice and source of information on the most pressing legislative, regulatory, and economic issues facing the sector. Learn more about the issues we are tracking, and find out what's impacting the nonprofit sector.

Charitable Incentives		Tax Exemption
Advance public policies that maximize support for the work of nonprofit and philanthropic organizations, including but not limited to incentives for charitable contributions and encouraging volunteerism. LEARN MORE		Ensuring that changes to public policies regarding requirements for tax exemption strengthens the ability of organizations to serve their charitable missions. LEARN MORE

Strengthening Advocacy		Federal Budget
Advancing Advocacy Capacity by reducing barriers so that nonprofits and foundations have a stronger voice as advocates of the common good and strengthen advocacy efforts related to sector-wide issues. LEARN MORE		Federal budget and economic policies have a profound impact on the ability of Americans to shape the future of their own communities through nonprofits and foundations. Independent Sector also looks to influence other key government initiatives that shape the ability of Americans to influence key fiscal and economic policies. LEARN MORE

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